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You’ve always been independent

and lived life on your own terms. If you didn’t like something, you changed it. Work hard, play hard—you’re not going to stop now. This is your time to engage in the life you so richly deserve! At Southgate, you’ll enjoy a host of extraordinary services, meet new people, make new friends, and pursue your passions.

Southgate is a retirement community

designed to nurture your body, mind, and soul, rekindle your interest in what excites you, and so much more. We offer the best senior living facilities of any retirement community in Massachusetts, including a health club, swimming pool, bowling alley, movie theatre, library, dining room, cafe, and cocktail lounge. The activities are endless!

Wherever your inspiration guides you

either within the security and privacy of your own senior living apartment or just outside your door, Southgate is a place of vibrant possibilities. Bring them to life, all while living in premium surroundings with unsurpassed amenities and the security of knowing that the services you desire are available to you.

Best of all

Southgate is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering independent living and assisted living accommodations, along with nursing and rehabilitation care on site, if ever needed.

At Southgate, you will live as richly on the outside as you feel on the inside!

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A New Spin on Retirement LivingDecember 10, 2018-Oh, the joys of retirement living! You’re at a stage in life when—like never before—you’re able to “call your own shots”; to do WHAT you want to do, WHEN you want to do it. Somewhat ironically, it’s a time rich in possibilities … specifically because you now have the luxury of time. To paraphrase Shakespeare (who, as always, said itRead More

Program Calendar

Regatta Players Rehearsals

6:00 pm-10:00 pm

01/03/2017

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Regatta Players continue rehearsals for their Feb. production of the musical “Blind Date”. Aaron is a “first time blind-dater,” while Casey has been on more than her fair share. When the two are set up by a mutual friend, sparks fly—or do they? This production contains adult content and language. Residents are welcome to quietly observe the rehearsal process.

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Art Matters – Animals in Art – Wild & Domestic

Humans are the only animals that communicate with pictures. But we Humans love animals, and we especially love art about animals. Join us for a journey around the world and throughout history to appreciate how connected we are with animals and how daily they improve the quality of our own lives.

Beatles for Sale

7:30 pm-10:00 pm

01/06/2017

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Beatles For Sale is an award-winning, New England-based Beatles tribute band that is committed to recreating the sounds of the Beatles live in concert. This ‘fab four’ has become a Southgate summer concert favorite and always deliver a first-rate class-act performance!

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Computer Class with Debra Dexter

Debra Dexter Software Training & Communications Professional with WPI will be holding a hands-on “one-on-one” seminar for preregistered residents to address any of their questions or concerns regarding computer skills. Previous registration required.

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Tai Chi for Health & Wellness

9:00 am-12:00 pm

01/10/2017

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Come start the New Year by learning the ancient art of Tai Chi! Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of Tai Chi in treating common diseases such as depression, arthritis, and heart disease. Tai Chi provides a health-care system for improving wellbeing and enhancing healthy aging. Exercises will be done with a slow, steady motion in order to minimize stress on the joints. Jean O’Connor has been practicing Tai Chi for more than seven years and is looking forward to bringing her passion for this ancient art to Southgate.

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Women’s Circle

9:00 am-2:00 pm

01/11/2017

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In 2016, for the first time in American political history, a woman was nominated by a major political party for President of the United States. Therefore, our topic for our January 11 Women’s Circle breakfast is “A History of Feminism: The Role of Worcester Women.” Our speaker is Lisa Connelly Cook, Professor of History and Political Science at Quinsigamond Community College. Lisa’s presentation will focus on two women in particular, Abby Kelly Foster and Lucy Stone. She will help us to explore these women’s lives and the critical role they played in the struggle for women’s rights. Lisa is a Ph.D. candidate in History at Clark University and is a co-founder of the Worcester Women’s History Project.

The first of our 2017 BSO Open Rehearsal series begins this morning! English conductor Bramwell Tovey is joined by virtuoso American organist Cameron Carpenter, who makes his BSO subscription series debut in a work written for him, At the Royal Majestic, by the innovative American composer Terry Riley, a founding father of musical minimalism. Previous registration required.

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Anniversary Show Cast Party!

2:00 pm-8:00 pm

01/13/2017

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Cast and crew are called back to active duty this afternoon as we celebrate our 2016 anniversary show “Southgate Salutes the Service”. All residents are welcome to join in on the fun!

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Ed Cotter Presentation-Animals of Southern Africa: A Slide Show

Southgate resident Ed Cotter will present pictures of animals of southern Africa, featuring Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and Etosha National Park in Namibia. Many wild animals will be shown, including those called “the Big Five” (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, Cape buffalo).

Carleton Kendrick Lecture: “Rethinking Narcissism”

This character trait has been employed with far more frequency in recent years. Is narcissism so widespread and/or increasing in our culture? Is there such a character trait as “healthy narcissism?” We’ll discuss these questions fully and explore the many faces of narcissism.

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Men’s Breakfast Club

9:00 am-12:00 pm

01/18/2017

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Our presenter this month is Senior Reporter, Sports Division for the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Bill Ballou. His topic will be “The Blackstone Canal – A Hike through History”. Bill has been with the “T&G” since 1985, covering Worcester AHL Hockey from 1994-2015 and the Boston Red Sox from 1987 to the present day. His adventures have included canoeing the Blackstone River, Worcester to Cumberland, RI in 1978 and the original Blackstone Canal Hike in 1986 which serves as his focus of conversation this morning. The mark of a true sports enthusiast, Bill married his wife Debbie on Oct. 11, 1975- the first game of the Red Sox-Reds World Series! All are welcome to join us for Bill’s presentation at 9:30 am in the dining room.

Southgate Art Gallery Opening Reception

Southgate at Shrewsbury opens its art gallery this afternoon featuring works by Fiber Artist and resident Joanne Weitgrefe. Please join us for a wine and cheese reception in the library to commemorate the occasion. Joanne’s original and uniquely designed quilts will be on display for several weeks for residents and guests to enjoy.

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Linda Dagnello Jazz Quintet

7:30 pm-10:30 pm

01/27/2017

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Making her Southgate debut Linda has been singing professionally since the early seventies, first in coffee houses, then in jazz rock bands. Further exploring her love of mainstream jazz and swing, she formed The Tiffany Jazz Quintet which played throughout New England in clubs, at concerts and jazz festivals and on television. In 1984 she formed the Dagnello Jazz Quintet. Linda’s jazz vocal experience includes everything from duos to big bands, but her main focus remains with her quintet. A true love of standards, she was influenced by many but works hard to recreate each song in her own voice. Join us for true jazz on the Southgate stage this evening.

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Pianist Lisa Caliri

1:30 pm-4:00 pm

01/29/2017

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Lisa has performed at Carnegie Hall, National Concert Hall, Aspen Musical Festival, American Matthay Piano Festival and throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia. She is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships and has taught piano master classes in Asia and at the New England Conservatory where she is currently on staff.

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The Page Turners Bluegrass Duo

New to Southgate, Carolyn Kendrick and Jake Howard, are an award-winning group who have a strong foothold in the acoustic music scene. They became friends at Berklee and started playing together through the Berklee American Roots Program. They write sharp and adept original music and put new twists on old favorites, blending their love of bluegrass, country music, swing, and fearless song-writing into one all-purpose seasoning of good ole’ fashioned Roots Music.

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